Foundation in Music

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM24,156

Course Structure

  • Choir 1-2 or Orchestra 1-2
  • Music Theory Rudiments 1-2
  • Music Listening 1-2
  • Aural Foundation 1-2
  • Introduction to Music Professions
  • Experiencing Music
  • Major Instrument 1-2
  • Short Semester Major Instrument
  • Minor Instrument 1-2
  • Short Semester Minor Instrument
  • Critical Thinking Skills

Students are required to complete 7 credit hours in total from this list:

  • Introduction to Language and Communication
  • Writing for Academic Purposes
  • Fundamentals of Ethics
  • Positive Psychology
  • Introduction to Law
  • Web Development
  • Media Literacy

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: Pass with a minimum of 5 credits
  • O Level: At least C grade in 5 subjects
  • UEC: At least B grade in 3 subjects
  • Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government AND 
  • Pass Music Audition

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester):

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
  • Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
  • Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
  • Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)

Notes:

  • String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device.
  • The Institute will prepare a 1/8 - 1/8-inch audio connection.
  • Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument
  • Local Students
    • MUET: Band 3
    • SPM English: Grade B+
    • UEC English Language: Grade A2
    • TOEFL IBT: 30-31
    • IELTS: 4.0
    • SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
    • Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
    • Pearson Test: 36
    • CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
    • *Note: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
  • International Students
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online): 140
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (OET)(Conventional/Online): 200
  • IELTS: Band 4.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 30-31
  • TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE): 5.0
  • PTE Academic/Academic (online): 36
  • MUET: Band 3
  • CEFR: B1 (High B1)
  • Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

RM250

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM24,156

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,130

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM27,236

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